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Beneath a Single Moon

Buddhism in Contemporary American Poetry

Araki Yasusada
Craig Paulenich
2001 Released
384 Pages
6-9 Hours
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ShambhalaISBN 9781570626029
Beneath a Single Moon is a landmark anthology that examines the rich tapestry of Buddhist influence on contemporary American poetry. Edited by Kent Johnson and Craig Paulenich, this collection brings together diverse voices exploring the intricate relationship between meditation, artistic expression, and the essence of Buddhist teachings. At its core, the book challenges conventional notions of spirituality and creativity, offering readers a unique perspective on the intersection between Eastern philosophy and Western poetic traditions. The contributors, including Allen Ginsberg, Anne Waldman, and Philip Whalen, share their personal journeys and insight, revealing how Buddhist principles have shaped their artistic endeavors and worldviews. Through their words, readers gain a deeper understanding of the transformative power of both meditation and poetry.

This anthology invites readers to explore the beauty of ordinary moments and the profound connections that bind us all. As the poets grapple with themes of impermanence, interconnectedness, and the nature of reality, they offer a compelling vision of how spirituality and art can illuminate the complexities of the human experience. Beneath a Single Moon stands as a testament to the enduring influence of Buddhism on American literature and the universal quest for meaning and authenticity.

Araki Yasusada

Araki Yasusada was a fictitious Japanese poet. Yasusada was nominally a survivor of the Hiroshima atom bomb. He was born in 1907, attended Hiroshima University (before it was even founded, in 1949), worked in the postal service, and was conscripted into the Japanese army during World War II. He died of cancer in 1972.

Craig Paulenich

Craig Paulenich is a Professor of English at Kent State University. He is the author of three books of poetry, Drift of the Hunt (Nobodaddies Press, 2006), Blood Will Tell (BlazeVOX [books], 2009), and St. Vitus Dance (Cervena Barva Press, 2012), and editor, (with Kent Johnson) of Beneath A Single Moon: Buddhism and Contemporary American Poetry (Shambhala Press, 1991), a landmark anthology of poems and essays from forty-five American Buddhist poets. His poems have appeared in The Georgia Review, the South Carolina Review, Kansas Quarterly, the Southern Poetry Review, and many others. Paulenich holds an M.F.A. in Poetry from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Ph.D. in English from Bowling Green State University. He lives in Salem, Ohio.

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